A Warrington professional services company has embarked on a recruitment drive for 60 new staff.

Optionis provides support services to freelancers, contractors, small businesses and recruitment firms, acting as a ‘virtual back office’ for its clients on matters such as accounts and wages.

The Warrington-based company, which provides support services to freelancers, contractors, small businesses and recruitment firms, has filled 27 new posts since June.

It is now on the lookout for more than 30 new starters, with vacancies in areas such as IT, accountancy, sales, marketing and customer service.

Roles range from management positions through to apprenticeships.

Derek Kelly, group managing director at Optionis, described the hiring spree as the company’s largest to date.

He said: “Our ambitious growth plans mean we’re always on the lookout for talented people, but this is new territory for us in terms of the sheer number of jobs being created.

“Not one of these roles is a like-for-like replacement – they are all brand new positions that will bring fresh skills and ideas to the table, grow capacity and enhance our ability to deliver a first-class service.

“For me, creating new jobs is undoubtedly one of the most exciting and rewarding parts of running a business, so this is a fantastic time to be part of the Optionis management team.”